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TH E 1848 sketch depicting the ruinous s ta te of the o uter walls shows clearly the extensive under­ mining of the lower walling r ig h t up to w h a t had been the


main entrance to the keep.


Not a great deal has been written about the keep. Arthur Langshaw’s short a c count(1947) will be the most familiar. He states: “Entrance to the floor was gained by means of a flight of exte­ rior wooden steps to the massive oak door set in the north east wall.”


A more technical and expert book on Medieval Military Architecture in England (1884) states: “The principal entrance was evidently on the first floor, in the east wall reached by an external


stair built against the wall and ascended from the south end.”


During the English Civil War (1640s), the keep


The 1848 sketch suggests that the stairway could well have been disman­ tled, one very effective way of limiting the use of the castle. Only Arthur


was militarily involved in a very minor way for the last time. We know Cromweirs government ordered it to be made use­ less as a military fortifica­ tion. We do not know exactly what was done.


Several castles in different parts of the country were rendered ineffective. One method was to remove the roof and certain floors. This too would have been an easy option as far as the Clitheroe keep was concerned.


Langshaw refers to a wooden staircase. The 1884 account does not mention materials. 1 am inclined to argue that the original stairway would be a stone, rather than timber, construction.


dence about dismantling, other arguments should


be advanced.


Perhaps stone from the stairway and other parts


On the other hand, in the absence of written evi­


Finally, of course, we allow for natural decay plus, perhaps, some minor pil­


of the walls, together with timbers from the roof and floor supports, were used freely when the buildings in the lower courtyard were rebuilt and developed in the mid­ dle of the 18th century. After all, this is what hap­ pened to many monaster­ ies after the Reformation.


The incomplete and some­ what mysterious story of Clitheroe keep continues to hold our interest. Visit on a late summer evening or a winter day; stand inside and enjoy its atmosphere. Understand, too, that occasionally some work will be required to maintain it if residents of Clitheroe are to enjoy it a thousand years hence.


fering by residents of Clitheroe, who would find stone and timber useful in maintaining their own small properties.


Party time as Clitheroe school celebrates its 21st birthday


TWO days of partying marked the birthday of Clitheroe’s newest school, Brookside Primary, 21 years old on Saturday. Dozens of ex-pupils came


and former Advertiser and Times reporter Mr Peter Stevenson. The whole round of festiv­


with a party for the school's present boys and girls on Friday afternoon. This was followed by a disco for current and ex­ pupils up to the age of 15. This was a considerable success with 150 young people attending. Next on the staff and


back to the school where their education began, with the choice of attend­ ing one of two discos — depending on age — and the summer fair. The merry-making began


pupils’ busy weekend schedule was the annual summer fair, given a con­ siderable boost this year because of the special occa­ sion. The history of the school was remembered by the presence of Lord and Lady Clitheroe. The last Lord Clitheroe performed the official opening of the school on July 7th, 1975, and this year his successor judged the fancy dress competition. Speaking at the fair was the original headmaster, now the leader of the controlling Liberal Democrat group on Ribble Valley Borough Council, Coun. Howel Jones, and television sports reporter


Claydon said:“I t was an absolutely brilliant week­ end. 1 am so grateful to so many people who did so much to make the whole thing a success. I t was wonderful to see the num­ ber of people who came back and to feel that they still see Brookside as an important part of their experience^omewhere they wanted to revisit.” Mr Clayden said that the event had also raised a sub­ stantial amount for school funds which, when all the sums have been done, should be better off by some £1,750. Our photographs show


ities finished with a party for the grown-ups on Sat­ urday evening, when staff, ex-staff, parents and ex­ pupils packed the especial­ ly erected marquee for a disco and supper. Headteacher Mr Graham


(left) Peter Stevenson watching an unsual angling competition and (below) a group of ex­ pupils, ex-staff and rela­ tives of present staff tak­ ing a break from the disco to pose for our photogra­ pher John Barry.


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RETIRED headteacher Mr Bob Jones writes the second of two articles outlining the history of Clitheroe Castle Keep


Our John leads pupils through art pf photography


by Jenny Morris


A CLASS of budding young photographers took part in a special workshop a t their school in Clitheroe, led by Advertiser and Times photog­


rapher Mr John Barry. The 31 year six pupils from Brookside Primary School, in Bright Street, were shown how to take and develop


their own black and white prints in a temporary dark­ room in the school’s music room. Black bin liners were taped over the doors and skylights to create almost perfect conditions, while the children donned old shirts and plastic gloves for protection from the chemi­


cals being used. The photographs had been


taken that morning by the children themselves and now the time had come to develop a print for each of them to take home. There were many cries of “I t ’s amazing I” as the develop­ ing fluid worked its magic. Class teacher Mrs Judith


Metcalfe was surprised at


how nervous some of the children were when they had their photograph taken. She said: “Some of them were really self-con­ scious about being pho­ tographed. A few got really embarrassed posing in front of the camera. When they got their photos, though, they were quite pleased with the results.” Mr Barry’s able assistant, Mr Ken Roberts, was pleased with the interest shown by the children. He said: “They asked some very searching questions and were fascinated by the whole process.” They say that there is


Abbey gates thrown open


to public THE gates of Whaliey Abbey will be open to the public for free tours of the ancient building and grounds on Saturday. This is the second free


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entry day at the abbey and organisers plan to build on the success of last year’s event which attracted sev­ eral hundred people. The abbey’s chaplain, the Rev. Chris Sterry said:


“When I came here I was surprised how many people


in the local community had never visited Whalley Abbey. “As we celebrate the 700th


anniversary of the arrival of monks in Whalley. we hope that more people will take this opportunity find out what a beautiful place this is and what a lot we have to offer to the local community.” During the day, there will


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always one, and 11-year- old Shaun Blackburn took the honour. He was the


only child with his tongue stuck out for the camera,


but he had an excuse. “I wasn’t ready. They took the picture too soon,” he said. Ben Blackwell, Will Rix


be free entry to the grounds and ruins until dusk and free entry to the 16th century conference house between 11 a.m. and 12-30 p.m. and between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. There will be free guided


art and sculpture by resi­ dent artists of Brockhall Village is also on display.


and James Kirk, all aged 11, seemed to enjoy the risk factor of the procedure. They gave a dramatic per­ formance pretending to be contaminated by the chem­ icals and mutating into horrible monsters. They all said they had enjoyed the workshop and were happy with their photographs. Mr Barry had the final word, saying: “I t ’s been a very interesting exercise


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A CREAM coloured cock­ atiel is in the hands of a Clitheroe vet after making a dash for freedom. The bird was discovered in


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BRITAIN’S best loos — where are they? T h a t is the question being asked by the organisers of the Loo of the Year competi­ tion and once again the Ribhle Valley is hoping to clean up the awards. Clitheroe Tesco store, the


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